Inspiron 17 5000 Service Manual

Procedure

1. Disconnect the power-adapter port cable from the system board.
2. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board.
3. Open the latch and disconnect the keyboard from the system board.
4. Open the latch and disconnect the keyboard back-light cable from the system board.
5. Open the latch and disconnect the touchpad cable from the system board.
6. Open the latch and disconnect the hard-drive cable from the system board.
7. Open the latch and disconnect the I/O board cable from the system board.
8. Open the latch and disconnect the finger-print reader cable from the system board.
9. Open the latch and disconnect the power-button board cable from the system board.
   
10. Remove the three screws (M2.5x5) that secure the right hinge to the system board.
11. Open the right hinge.
    
12. Remove the screw (M2x4) that secures the system board to palm rest and keyboard assembly.
13. Lift the system board off the palm rest and keyboard assembly.